Pitino to Iona
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Wow I foresee Iona being a legit mm powerhouse within 4 years. Good for them. Ive followed them since the 80's with Jeff Ruland.
Plenty of diners in New Rochelle where there are new opportunities awaiting for the Coach.Hear he’s a big tipper on the Company nickel.
Karen Cunagin Sypher is Rick Pitino's former mistress and was convicted of an extortion plot. She was released from prison this summer.https://heavy.com/sports/2017/09/rick-pitino-mistress-karen-cunagin-sypher-today-husband/
She’s got a book out too:
”Guilty Until Proven Innocent" The Karen Sypher Story Paperback – Large Print, March 31, 2012
by Karen Cunagin Sypher (Author), Giovanni Rustino 20 ratings
Karen Cunagin Sypher is Rick Pitino's former mistress and was convicted of an extortion plot. She was released from prison this summer.https://heavy.com/sports/2017/09/rick-pitino-mistress-karen-cunagin-sypher-today-husband/
She’s got a book out too:
”Guilty Until Proven Innocent" The Karen Sypher Story Paperback – Large Print, March 31, 2012
by Karen Cunagin Sypher (Author), Giovanni Rustino 20 ratings
Nothing against Iona but when I see score results, hoping a L shows up every time out!
Terrible hire. Cluess took them to 6 NCAA tourneys in 10 years. Without baggage. So, you can win there without needing to get someone like Pitino. Also, Pitino is 67. And, the NCAA hasn't yet announced penalties for him and Louisville related to the FBI investigation. Can Pitino even win there without cheating? If he does win, will the opinion of Iona be it is because Iona and Pitino cheats? And, how big will Pitino win there anyway? They aren't going to become this mid major power with him. Just a terrible hire.
But, Cluess also won there. Winning there is one thing, but winning big? I don't see it. Sure, maybe he will get some of the best recruits in his conference, but not the country. I remember the same things said about Lefty after he went to JMU. That he would win big there. He won one CAA title in 10 years.
Pitino likely approached Fordham too.I guess Neubauer gets another year having handily beater GW in the A-10 1st round.Also,the Fordham AD and admin probably quickly realized that Ricky P has more baggage than a full cargo hold on a Boeing 747.The glitzy watches alone will blind you during the interview process.
- Lefty won five titles at JMU in 10 years.
- Pitino is an a completely different level than Lefty. Lefty made 3 EE's. Pitino has 7 Final Fours.
- Every college he's been to, the guy has won. I think you'd have to be a fool to bet against him at Iona.
He’ll be at Iona 1-2 years only if he wins there.His ego is way too big for that little 2,500 seat New Rochelle gym.He’s attempting to hit the reset button.He’ll use the late,great Jim Valvano as his reference point in order to re-launch his career.
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I read the ESPN article and interviews and really not sure what will happen with a show cause penalty. The AD basically ignored the question and answered a different question.
Bet against what though? I am betting against him getting them deep in the tourney. I don't see them being a top 25 program with him. It is still Iona. You are kidding yourself if you think he will get close to the players there that he got at Kentucky and Louisville. And, I was talking tourney titles by Lefty at JMU, the ones that mattered in a one bid CAA. What did his other regular season titles get him there? Anyway, not so much comparing Lefty the coach to Pitino the coach, but more comparing the hype. It wasn't just JMU fans that felt they would dominate the CAA with him. They didn't. Time will tell with Pitino, but my point is they proved they could win without him, so why get such baggage? Maybe some of you would be fine with him here, but I would want no part of someone like him coaching us.
no kid with P5 offers is choosing Iona unless Pitino pays them. strippers aren't enough to close that deal.
P5 kids? come on. they play in a 2600 seat arena. he'll win because he's a good coach, and yes he'll outrecruit his conference. but 97 said he'll land BCS players. and there's no legitimate reason for a real BCS player to go there.
Rick Pitino Wants Iona To Play Kentucky, Won’t Play Louisville
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamza...s-iona-to-play-kentucky-wont-play-louisville/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamza...s-iona-to-play-kentucky-wont-play-louisville/
What's a P5 kid? Sal is one in theory – he had offers from Minnesota and St. John's. Pretty sure Pitino can easily sign 13 guys who are better right away. Nothing against Sal.
I don't remember Lefty winning 5 CAA tournaments...
But I agree Pitino will win at Iona, the question becomes will they be vacated later...
Iona is located in the town/city of ..........New Rochelle, NY. As of a couple days ago, this was basically ground zero in the US Covid-19 pandemic. So he's got that going for him. Should be interesting none the less. He will get players, there is very little doubt about that. You know, 5 or 6 guys like OPTIMUS PRIME out to do it for him.
https://nypost.com/2020/03/21/rick-...-of-ncaa-exile/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
Good Q and A with Pitino. Remember 4700 was the guy that was knocking Chris Mack too. Not saying Pitino is a choir boy but he is a hell of a coach.
Good Q and A with Pitino. Remember 4700 was the guy that was knocking Chris Mack too. Not saying Pitino is a choir boy but he is a hell of a coach.
First off, hope all are in good health! Pitino with the strippers/prostitutes is in a class all by himself for POS coach. Okay, giving some money to poverty situation kids I can understand, but morally the guy is scum for thinking of even entertaining that perk for the recruits!
PS He's an excellent coach
PS He's an excellent coach
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